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Inspiration Search

Need some words of wisdom?

We can all use a little help with prayer sometimes. The Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates hope to help inspire you! Whether it’s the perfect Saint Mother Theodore Guerin quote or a prayer written by a Sister of Providence, let the right words bring Providence into your life. Browse the prayers below or if you’re looking for something specific, use the “Topics” search in the search area.

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Topic: hope

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“What will heaven be if our poor Earth is at times so beautiful?”

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“...nothing can rob you of your joy when you will be reunited to those in heaven from whom you were obliged to be separated on Earth.”

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“Yes, God truly makes use of the least likely instruments to procure [God's] glory.”

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“Happy, ah, thrice happy are they who can look forward to the eternal future with calm and confidence, who can throw themselves with love into the bosom of God, the center of felicity!”

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“... yet there is no assurance for the future of the Sisters and of the children other than that Divine Providence takes care of the birds of the air and the grass of the field.”

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“... the good God, while sending us crosses, has blessed us in a truly extraordinary manner.”

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“I had always hoped that the month of May the Blessed Virgin would not fail to send us some help; she loves us so much.”

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“You will see many things in new lights if you give the Holy Spirit free access to your minds and your hearts.”

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“I have confidence in the future. The one who took up our defense will protect us again. [God's] arm is not shortened.”

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“Now from the very spot I say to you before God that there is nothing to fear and everything to hope.”

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“Prayers are never lost.”

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“All our sufficiency is from God. Who says: "Without me, you can do nothing."”

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Quote of the day

November 6
“Come then, dear daughters, to enjoy yourselves a little in the Lord and prepare for what the future has in store for you.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin